SWORDS AND SAND(ALS)

TROY (2004)

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An expensive adaptation of Homer's great epic.

Throughout time, men have waged war. Some for power, some for glory, some for honor – and some for love.

In ancient Greece, the passion of two of literature’s most notorious lovers, Paris, Prince of Troy (Orlando Bloom, "The Lord of the Rings", "Kingdom of Heaven", "Pirates of the Caribbean") and Helen (Diane Kruger), Queen of Sparta, ignites a war that will devastate a civilization. When Paris spirits Helen away from her husband, King Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson) it is an insult that cannot be suffered. Familial pride dictates that an affront to Menelaus is an affront to his brother Agamemnon (Brian Cox), powerful King of the Mycenaeans, who soon unites all the massive tribes of Greece to steal Helen back from Troy in defense of his brother’s honor.

In truth, Agamemnon’s pursuit of honor is corrupted by his overwhelming greed – he needs to conquer Troy to seize control of the Aegean, thus ensuring the supremacy of his already vast empire. The walled city, under the leadership of King Priam (Peter O'Toole) and defended by mighty Prince Hector (Eric Bana, "The Other Boleyn Girl"), is a citadel that no army has ever been able to breach. One man alone stands as the key to victory or defeat over Troy – Achilles (Brad Pitt, "Legends of the Fall"), believed to be the greatest warrior alive.

Arrogant, rebellious and seemingly invincible, Achilles has allegiance to nothing and no one, save his own glory. It is his insatiable hunger for eternal renown that leads him to attack the gates of Troy under Agamemnon’s banner – but it will be love that ultimately decides his fate.

Two worlds will go to war for honor and power. Thousands will fall in pursuit of glory. And for love, a nation will burn to the ground. ♥

Paris: "Father, this is Helen."

King Priam: "Helen? Helen of Sparta?"

Paris: "Helen of Troy."

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King Priam: "I've fought many wars in my time. Some I've fought for land, some for power, some for glory. I suppose fighting for love makes more sense than all the rest."

Ladies, hold your breaths for FIVE STARS:

* Eric Bana (b. 1968) as the honorable-to-the-bitter-end Prince Hector of Troy, tamer of horses

* Brad Pitt (b. 1963) as the wonder boy with a heel

* Orlando Bloom (b. 1977) as the casanova-like reckless young Prince Paris

* Sean Bean (b. 1959, "Lady Chatterley", "Lorna Doone", "The Lord of the Rings") as the sagacious Odysseus

* Adoni(s) Maropis (b. 1963) as King Agamemnon's Officer